Pinoy Pharmacist

***FDA Advisory No.2021-0606-A***

Pinapayuhan ng Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ang publiko laban sa pagbili at paggamit ng mga sumusunod na hindi rehistradong gamot:

1. OTC Nongsuowan Guifu Dihuangwan
2. Bayer Hydrotalcite Chewable Tablets Talcid®
3. Jiaxiaozuo Pian 0.2g
4. Zhonglekangjian® Kushenxiye 260mL
5. Mifepristone Tablets 25mg

Read more:-> https://bit.ly/3u2j4A3

DOH’s Beat COVID-19 Today

You may now check out the 336th issue of DOH’s Beat COVID-19 Today: Philippine Situationer! ✨ Click here to view and download 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3syuKdD

Note: Data as of yesterday, March 28, 2021

WARNING: Ivermectin is NOT APPROVED by the FDA for treatment of any viral infection.

Per FDA Advisory No. 2021-0526 issued on 15 March 2021, the FDA advises the public AGAINST the purchase and use of Ivermectin veterinary products against COVID-19.

The registered Ivermectin veterinary products are only approved for use the prevention of heartworm disease and treatment of internal and external parasites in certain animal species.

Ivermectin is NOT APPROVED by the FDA for treatment of any viral infection.

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During COVID-19, taking precautions is essential when you travel by ✈️.

Here are steps you can follow before taking a flight 👇

Newborns need close contact with parents, especially mothers, after birth. However, in many countries, if COVID-19 infections are confirmed or suspected, newborn babies are separated from their mothers, which may increase the risk of death and complications.

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“Life has to continue even where COVID-19 is spreading. How to prepare if someone gets sick with COVID-19 in your household?” 
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How to prepare if someone gets sick with COVID-19 in your household 🏠❓

You may now check out the 320th issue of DOH’s Beat COVID-19 Today: Philippine Situationer! ✨ Click here to view and download 👉🏼 http://bit.ly/3eDQtN0

Note: Data as of yesterday, March 12, 2021

Keep your distance, wear mask and wash your hands. Don’t forget to boost your immune system by taking vitamins and eating healthy food. If you can avoid gatherings, do so. Stay safe always. 🙏🏼

Ngayong 4 PM, Marso 13, 2021, ang Department of Health ay nakapagtala ng 5,000 na karagdagang kaso ng COVID-19. Samantala ay mayroon namang naitalang 281 na gumaling at 72 na pumanaw.

Sa kabuuang bilang ng mga naitalang kaso sa bansa, 9.2% (56,679) ang aktibong kaso, 88.7% (547,166) na ang gumaling, at 2.07% (12,766) ang namatay.

Para sa karagdagang detalye, bisitahin ang aming pampublikong site: www.doh.gov.ph/covid19tracker.

Stigma related to COVID-19 can lead to cases not being reported, more people being exposed to the virus which makes responding to the pandemic more difficult.

𝚆𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚎𝚍 𝚜𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚢, 𝙽𝙾𝚃 𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚐𝚖𝚊 in fighting the spread of the virus.

PRC Robinsons Place Palawan - Suspension of Operations on March 4, 2021, in celebration of the Foundation Day of the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan.

Suspension of Operations in PRC Robinsons Place Palawan on March 4, 2021

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) informs the public of the suspension of operations in PRC Robinsons Place Palawan on March 4, 2021, Thursday, in celebration of the Foundation Day of the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan.

This is pursuant to Republic Act No. 7684, “An Act Declaring March Four of every Year a Special Non-Working Holiday in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan”.

Appointments set on the said date will be accommodated upon resumption of operations on March 5, 2021 (Friday).

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***FDA Advisory No.2021-0365***

The FDA is currently developing the FDA eServices Portal System --- an online platform for a streamlined License to Operate (LTO) application of FDA- regulated establishments.

Read more:-> https://bit.ly/3dGPzyM

DOH COVID-19
Case Bulletin

Ngayong 4 PM, Pebrero 25, 2021, ang Department of Health ay nakapagtala ng 2,269 na karagdagang kaso ng COVID-19. Samantala ay mayroon namang naitalang 738 na gumaling at 72 na pumanaw.

Sa kabuuang bilang ng mga naitalang kaso sa bansa, 5.7% (32,437) ang aktibong kaso, 92.2% (524,042) na ang gumaling, at 2.15% (12,201) ang namatay.

Para sa karagdagang detalye, bisitahin ang aming pampublikong site: www.doh.gov.ph/covid19tracker.

Beware of unregistered drugs.

***FDA Advisory No.2021-0190-A***

Pinapayuhan ng Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ang publiko laban sa pagbili at paggamit ng mga hindi rehistradong gamot na:

1. OTC Nysfungin Vaginal Suppositories
2. OTC Sxaoer Sachets
3. H35020178 [Label in foreign language]
4. OTC Bupi Yichang Wan [as reflected in the package insert]
5. OTC WT® Pediatric Paracetamol, Atificial Cow-bezoar and Chlorphenamine Maleate Granules – Xiao’er Anfen Huang Namin Keli 6g [as reflected in the package insert]

Read more:-> https://bit.ly/3jtmwQi

Public Health Warning by FDA Philippines

***FDA Advisory No.2021-0191***

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises the public against the purchase and use of the following unregistered drug products:

1. Ambroxol Hydrochloride Injection 2ml:15mg
2. Norfloxacin Capsules 0.1g
3. Qiangshen® Lincomycin Hydrochloride Injection 2ml:0.6g
4. Calcium Gluconate Injection 10ml:1g
5. Potassium Sodium Dehydroandroandrographolide Succinate for Injection 80mg

Read more:-> https://bit.ly/3p2zntJ

Allergic Rhinitis or hay fever is an inflammation of nasal membranes. It is developed before age 20 but may occur often as a person grows until adulthood. There are different risk factors connecting to allergic rhinitis such as family history of having this condition, exposure to indoor allergens namely animals and dust mites, higher socioeconomic class, and positive allergy skin prick test.

How to treat and control it? Continue reading below.

Allergic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis or hay fever is an inflammation of nasal membranes. It is developed before age 20 but may occur often as a person grows ...

Some OTC medicines are taken by people for non-medicinal purpose intentionally like antihistamines. It is refer to as ABUSE.

Other OTC drugs are taken for it’s genuine medicinal purposes but in wrong dose or duration. That is what we call MISUSE.

Pharmacist and pharmacy assistant should have the habit of asking questions before selling any OTC medicines to avoid misuse and abuse.